Givenchy Haute Couture Silk Moiré Shorts Set, 1980-90s

Haute Couture black silk moiré long sleeve peplum blouse with an attached satin ribbon belt, side slits and puffed sleeves; paired with matching pleated shorts with center back zipper closure.
Label: Givenchy

Size Label: Unlabeled

Style/Serial No.: 71075

Approximate Measurements:

TOP
Shoulders: 15.5"

Chest: 37"

Waist: 36"

Hips: 39"

Length (high shoulder point to hem): 31.5"

Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 32.5"

SHORTS

Waist: 26.25"

Hips: 35"

Length (side waistband to hem): 27"
Inseam: 15"

Property from the Collection of Countess Anita von Galen

This lot is one of sixty-seven in this auction from Countess Anita von Galen, a German aristocrat and socialite known for her avant-garde sense of style and brilliant entertaining. Over the years, the Countess von Galen has used her visionary eye and a penchant for unique silhouettes to build an extraordinary collection of haute couture. She considered Hubert de Givenchy (Lots 1-18) and his partner, Philippe Venet, also a couturier (Lots 19-20), close friends, with Givenchy designing the baptismal gown (Lot 1) for her only son, Ferdinand Otto von Galen. Beyond her friendship with the couple, Countess von Galen was an ardent supporter of emerging, avant-garde designers including Pierre Cardin (Lots 25-48), Kansai Yamamoto (Lots 61-62), and Yohji Yamamoto (Lot 63).